Equitable tax relief may be available if you do not qualify Separation of Liability Relief.  If you filed correctly and owe IRS taxes on a jointly filed return but you feel that the tax is attributable to your spouse, you can petition the IRS for relief using IRS Form 8857.  To qualify for Glendale AZ equitable tax relief you must prove that considering the facts and circumstances, it would be unfair for the IRS to hold you responsible for the taxes owed.